How to Use safety belt in a Sentence

safety belt

noun
Definition of safety beltnext
  • And not least, the most convenient three-point safety belt of any car on the market.
    — Patrick Bedard, Car and Driver, 23 Jan. 2023
  • The co-pilot was sucked halfway out, but was saved by his safety belt.
    — The Economist, 17 May 2018
  • The driver had a passenger in the front seat and a young girl in the back who was not in a booster seat or wearing a safety belt.
    — cleveland, 5 Feb. 2020
  • Many users questioned why the woman did not wear any safety belt, and why there was no safety net or crash mat on the ground.
    — Nectar Gan, CNN, 18 Apr. 2023
  • Opt for a changing table that has a safety belt and safety rails to keep babies from rolling around.
    — Jamie Spain, Good Housekeeping, 13 Sep. 2022
  • Sure… or when seatbelts pull in tighter and tighter around you like safety belt boa constructors.
    — Bob Kulhan, Forbes, 13 May 2021
  • Police charged the driver with OVI, failure to wear a safety belt, failing to drive in marked lanes and failure to use a turn signal.
    — Bruce Geiselman, cleveland, 19 Jan. 2020
  • The officer noted that the man sitting in the passenger seat was not wearing a safety belt.
    — cleveland, 7 Aug. 2020
  • The manager, surnamed Wag, said Sun did not buckle a safety belt prior to the routine, per the report.
    — Abigail Adams, Peoplemag, 19 Apr. 2023
  • The driver was cited for not wearing a safety belt, display and license.
    — cleveland, 10 Sep. 2020
  • To reach it, father and son scaled scaffolding without the aid of safety belts, which now are commonplace.
    — Colleen Shalby, latimes.com, 12 July 2019
  • Restraints — lap bars, safety belts and the like — must be designed to accommodate a wide range of body sizes, from a small child to the large parent who rides alongside.
    — Marjie Lambert, miamiherald, 14 June 2018
  • Suddenly, the drunk man bolted upright, released the safety belt, opened the ambulance’s back door and jumped—or fell—out.
    — Steve Cohen, WSJ, 11 Aug. 2017
  • The driver was cited for not having a license, not wearing a safety belt and for fictitious and expired plates.
    — cleveland, 15 Oct. 2020
  • Safety experts and other riders have questioned why the ride did not have a secondary safety belt in addition to the over-the-shoulder harness.
    — N'dea Yancey-Bragg, USA TODAY, 29 Mar. 2022
  • In addition to the standard warnings about proper safety belt use and life preservers in the event of a water landing, 'selfie sticks' also were brought up in the briefing.
    — Mike Glenn, Houston Chronicle, 9 Apr. 2018
  • He was cited also for not having his driver’s license or wearing a safety belt.
    — cleveland, 15 Nov. 2019
  • The pilot struggled with his co-pilot, finally unbuckling the man’s safety belt.
    — oregonlive, 23 Sep. 2020
  • The driver was cited for driving under suspension, not wearing a safety belt and other charges.
    — Joanne Berger Dumound/special To Cleveland.com., cleveland.com, 8 Feb. 2018
  • Remember that every passenger must use a safety belt, or if required, a child safety seat.
    — Saja Hindi, The Denver Post, 18 Aug. 2019
  • The driver was also cited for not wearing a safety belt and having drug paraphernalia.
    — cleveland, 2 July 2020
  • In keeping with Volvo’s interest and dedication to safety, the 1959 Volvos were equipped with a three-point safety belt invented by Nils Bohlin.
    — David Krumboltz, The Mercury News, 12 Aug. 2019
  • The motorist was cited for having drug paraphernalia, not wearing a safety belt and speeding.
    — cleveland, 22 Apr. 2022
  • The dining setup is similar to Japanese hibachi, except diners wear safety belts and the chef is strapped into a harness.
    — Adrienne Jordan, National Geographic, 25 Apr. 2019
  • Rules now dictate tire integrity, roof strength, door latches, steering wheels, knee bolsters, bumpers, lights, seats, safety belts and shoulder straps, air bags, and window tinting.
    — Dan Albert, Vox, 21 June 2019
  • Marybeth Riegel Urrutia described how staff double-checked her safety belt.
    — Caitlin O'Kane, CBS News, 10 Sep. 2021
  • Features include a toddler/baby swing (complete with a safety belt), a mini rock climbing wall, and gently sloping slide to prevent crash landings.
    — Erica Reagle, Better Homes & Gardens, 6 Feb. 2023
  • Court records indicate that Craycraft has faced various charges over the years, including convictions for fourth-degree assault and failure to use safety belts.
    — oregonlive, 8 Sep. 2019
  • Those with limited upper body control might want to look into a padded wheelchair safety belt with an adjustable buckle, which can help prevent falling or sliding out of your seat when rolling across uneven ground.
    — Julia Eskins, Condé Nast Traveler, 17 May 2022
  • The motorist was cited with driving under suspension, not having a license and safety belt, red light and other violations.
    — cleveland, 28 May 2021

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